Board of Trustees and Nonprofit Advisors
Our Board of Trustees and Nonprofit Advisors provide strategic leadership, governance, and fiduciary oversight to ensure that Project Ring fulfills its mission with integrity, accountability, and transparency. This dedicated team of professionals and community leaders brings diverse experience, valuable expertise, and a shared commitment to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, addiction, financial hardship, and other life crises.
Together, they guide Project Ring’s long-term vision, strengthen community partnerships, promote the responsible stewardship of charitable resources, and help expand the organization’s impact throughout New Jersey and beyond.
Ashley Guillermo
Ashley Guillermo serves as Founder, President, and Executive Director of Project Ring Inc. She founded the organization in 2016 while attending Roxbury High School after recognizing the need for greater access to mental health resources and compassionate community support. What began as a grassroots initiative focused on spreading hope has grown into a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to homelessness outreach, mental health advocacy, crisis support, resource navigation, education, and community engagement.
Ashley currently serves as a paramedic in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she witnesses firsthand the challenges individuals face when navigating mental illness, substance use disorders, housing insecurity, poverty, and barriers to healthcare. Her experience in emergency medical services, combined with years of nonprofit leadership, continues to shape Project Ring's mission and strategic direction.
As Founder and Executive Director, Ashley oversees organizational operations, program development, partnerships, fundraising initiatives, volunteer engagement, and long-term strategic planning while remaining committed to building communities where every individual is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Kendall Warsaw
Kendall Warsaw, Nonprofit Advisor, brings more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, technology, strategic planning, and organizational development. She provides valuable guidance that strengthens Project Ring’s governance, advances its long-term vision, and supports sustainable growth and community impact.
She is the former Executive Director of the Provident Bank Foundation, a former Consultant with Deloitte, and currently serves as Co-Founder of FutureState, LLC. Throughout her career, Kendall has partnered with hundreds of nonprofit organizations, foundations, and corporate partners to strengthen governance, improve operational effectiveness, advance digital transformation, and promote long-term organizational sustainability.
Kendall previously served as Customer Success Portfolio Lead for the nonprofit industry at Salesforce and has also advised nonprofit organizations through her work with Blackbaud, helping organizations enhance fundraising, stakeholder engagement, operational efficiency, and impact measurement.
She holds a Master of Business Administration from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland. A Fellow of Lead New Jersey, Kendall provides strategic leadership, governance oversight, and executive guidance to support Project Ring's continued growth and long-term success.
Terry R. Pence
Terry R. Pence serves as Treasurer and Trustee, providing financial oversight, strategic guidance, and operational expertise to support Project Ring's long-term sustainability, accountability, and fiscal responsibility s Founder and Principal of Double Eagle Systems LLC, Terry brings more than 35 years of experience in information technology, business intelligence, financial management, analytics, and organizational strategy. A Master-Level Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP), he has designed and implemented enterprise business solutions for Fortune 100 organizations throughout his distinguished career.
His expertise in financial planning, budgeting, compliance, governance, and organizational development helps ensure Project Ring maintains responsible financial stewardship while maximizing the impact of every donation, grant, partnership, and program
Rhonda Clarke
Rhonda Clarke serves as Chairperson of the Project Ring Board of Trustees. She is a strategic connector and community engagement leader with more than 20 years of experience building partnerships that strengthen businesses, nonprofits, and communities. She serves as Manager of Executive Operations & Strategic Initiatives at the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) and as Chapter Director for HOPE worldwide New York Metro, where she leads initiatives focused on youth leadership, volunteer engagement, and community impact. As Chairperson, Rhonda provides strategic leadership, fosters collaborative partnerships, and helps guide Project Ring's mission to expand access to resources, empower individuals, and create lasting social and economic change.
Ronald Tyson
Ronald Tyson serves as Board Secretary and Trustee, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience in emergency medical services and military service. His experience in emergency response, operations, and public service strengthens the organization's leadership and community outreach efforts.
Throughout his career, Ronald has served in supervisory and leadership positions within emergency medical services, providing operational leadership, mentoring healthcare professionals, and responding to complex medical emergencies throughout the community.
In addition to his civilian career, Ronald proudly serves as a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, where he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, accountability, operational excellence, and a steadfast commitment to public service.
As Board Secretary, Ronald supports organizational governance, board administration, strategic planning, and community engagement while helping ensure Project Ring remains focused on its mission and long-term organizational objectives.
Brianna Wyble
Brianna Wyble serves as Trustee for Community Outreach & Advocacy. She brings a compassionate, community-focused perspective to Project Ring's Board of Trustees and is dedicated to expanding outreach initiatives, strengthening community partnerships, and advocating for individuals in need.
Her commitment to serving others and strengthening community connections supports the organization's outreach efforts and mission of ensuring individuals have access to essential resources and supportive services.
As Trustee, Brianna assists with community outreach initiatives, volunteer engagement, advocacy efforts, and organizational growth while providing valuable insight into community needs. Her dedication to compassion, service, and community engagement reflects the core values upon which Project Ring was founded.